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    Irish Soda Bread

    September 16, 2012 by G. Stephen Jones 1 Comment

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    Irish Soda Bread Recipe

     

    If you are looking for a simple but delicious recipe for Irish Soda Bread, here is one from a good friend of mine when I lived in New York City.

    She says,

    Here’s a great recipe for St. Patrick’s Day. It’s my grandmother Mary McLean Taylor’s recipe for Irish Soda Bread — even though she was a proud Scot, she loved Irish soda bread. – Rania B.

    Irish Soda Bread

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    Irish Soda Bread

    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time1 hr
    Total Time1 hr 15 mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 1 loaf

    Ingredients

    • 4 cups flour
    • ½ cup sugar
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 2 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • 2 tablespoons caraway seeds
    • ¼ cup cold butter 1/2 stick or 2 oz
    • 1 cup raisins
    • 1½ cups buttermilk
    • 1 whole egg unbeaten
    • 1 egg yolk for the glaze
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • No prep here. Just get to mixing.
    • Sift together all dry ingredients, except for baking soda.
    • Cut in the butter. Go through with fingers, making sure the butter is in pieces no larger than grains of rice.
    • Toss in the raisins.
    • Stir together the milk and egg and mix it into the dry ingredients along with the baking soda. Make sure everything is moist, but it doesn't need to be overly mixed at this point.
    • Knead on a well-floured surface for about 10-12 turns. Shape into a round loaf.
    • Put in greased casserole dish and brush with egg yolk.
    • Slash an "X" in the top of the dough, and bake for one hour at 375° F.

    Notes

    Thanks Rania for your grandmother's recipe. RG
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    1. D. S.

      March 23, 2013 at 9:04 pm

      Have been making this recipe for 10 years when I first found it. I always get compliments on it. The best recipe I have ever had for soda bread.

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